Associations to the word «Sheik»

Wiktionary

SHEIK, noun. The leader of an Arab village, family or small tribe.
SHEIK, noun. An Islamic religious clergy; the leader of an Islamic religious order.
SHEIK, noun. (some Arab Gulf countries) An official title for members of the royal family as well as some prominent families.
SHEIK, noun. (1920s) A romantic lover. (from the 1921 film The Sheikh)
SHEIK, noun. (slang) An Arab, especially one dressed in traditional clothing.
SHEIK, noun. An honorific for specialists in spirituality.

Dictionary definition

SHEIK, noun. The leader of an Arab village or family.
SHEIK, noun. A man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance.

Wise words

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